Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has rebuffed transfer rumours that he wants to leave the Gunners this summer.
Manager Mikel Arteta could oversee a squad overhaul this summer and Leno has been reported to be one of the players the Spaniard is looking to replace.
The north London club have had a torrid time this season as they look poised to finish the season mid-table and trophyless, so a dramatic overhaul could be justified.
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After joining the club in 2018, Leno took over from Petr Cech as the club’s No.1 and recently won the battle between himself and Emiliano Martinez, as the latter moved to Aston Villa last summer.
However, it emerged this week that the ‘keeper wants out, and that Arteta is happy to oblige with the German’s demands.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Leno shut down the recent rumours: “I am still happy at Arsenal. Arsenal is still a big club, a big name in the world and in the Premier League.
“There is nobody in the dressing room who says ‘I want to leave the club, I am not happy here anymore’.
“We still have a good environment at the club and in the dressing room. Of course, at times it was not easy this season, but this is part of football.
“It’s not good to feel sorry for ourselves, we need to move forward and change it to a positive as soon as possible.”
Leno and Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge tonight to face Champions League and FA Cup finalists Chelsea, as Thomas Tuchel’s men are looking to compound more misery on the Gunners.
Arsenal have little to play for as the season draws to a close, but they looked convincing as they defeated West Brom 3-1 on Sunday night, a result which confirmed the Baggies’ relegation back to the Championship.
Chelsea on the other hand are looking to cement their top-four status and a win against their London rivals will all but secure this.
With the small matter of Champions League and FA Cup finals to look forward to, maintaining their current form will be imperative towards finishing the season in the best way possible.
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